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1h 21mZac Poonen · Jun 24
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
Austin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC) · Zac Poonen · repentance
50mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen · Jan 16, 2026 · 50m
The speaker emphasizes that a strong foundation in Christian life requires both repentance and faith, comparing them to two electric wires needed to complete a circuit. Repentance is defined as a complete about-turn from sin toward God, which should be an ongoing process throughout one's life. Furthermore, the message highlights that true Christian hope is twofold: believers will first become like Christ before they see Him.
1h 44mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen · Oct 10, 2020 · 1h 44m
The speaker argues that true Christian education must start with understanding the 'fear of the Lord,' citing Proverbs 9:10 as the ABC of wisdom. He cautions against focusing solely on grace, suggesting that a foundation in reverence for God is necessary to overcome persistent sin. Furthermore, he uses Revelation chapters 9 and 16 to illustrate that plagues and tribulations are meant to prompt repentance, which many people fail to do.
1h 21mAustin Christian Fellowship Church (ACFC)
Zac Poonen · Jun 24, 2020 · 1h 21m
The central message is that many believers are content with merely being forgiven (the gospel of forgiveness) but have missed the 'overcoming life,' which involves partaking in the glory of Christ. To move beyond a defeated Christian life, one must repent—not just from sin's punishment, but from complacency and lethargy—and actively seek God with all their heart, as taught by Jeremiah 29:13.